SR. PRINCIPAL PIPELINE ENGINEER

-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer, where you'll lead complex pipeline projects and mentor a talented team. With over 15 years of experience, you'll drive engineering excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role offers the chance to shape innovative solutions in a dynamic environment while collaborating with diverse teams. If you're passionate about pipeline engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of pipeline engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex pipeline engineering projects and oversee engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and conduct quality control on engineering documents.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Management

Cost Control

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE Certification

Tools

Engineering Computer Systems

Job description

Position Title:

Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer

Location:

Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of each project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services, and more.

Position Description

The Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer manages medium to large, complex projects. They possess broad technical authority and hold responsibilities over a team of Pipeline Engineers and Designers, including task assignment and review. They may serve as the Lead Pipeline Engineer, overseeing all technical and scheduling aspects of assigned projects. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Pipeline Engineer to ensure objectives are met.

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparing project proposals.
• Lead pipeline engineering efforts on smaller to mid-size projects.
• Oversee pipeline engineering work products, including calculations, design, and specifications.
• Maintain a strong understanding of oil and gas pipeline design practices, project planning, cost control, and procurement procedures.
• Experience with detailed design of Gas or Liquids pipelines is preferred.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Develop engineering training materials.
• Coordinate between engineering teams, management, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and Gulf procedures.
• Prepare or review discipline project specifications.
• Review scope of work to ensure alignment with project specifications and proposals.
• Conduct quality control on engineering documents.
• Perform routing, ROW, and workspace selection, as well as construction technique studies and economic feasibility analyses, collaborating with field and third-party specialists.
• Be familiar with pipeline permitting requirements.

Addendum: Pipeline Engineering Department

Department Functions

Pipeline Engineering provides specialized design engineering services, including:

• Pipeline equipment and piping system design
• Calculations such as wall thickness, API 1102 for crossings, HDD design, and more
• Studies including hydrotest plans, class location, HCA, stress analysis, HDD design
• Site layouts, access roads, storage yards planning
• Routing, ROW selection, FERC filings, MLV spacing and location, launcher and receiver design
• Development of standards and specifications for various pipeline components
• Preparation of construction drawings and schedules

Requirements

• Typically 15+ years of pipeline engineering experience
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations
• Proficiency with engineering computer systems
• Excellent communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• PE Certification preferred

Competencies

• Results-oriented
• Customer-focused
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office conditions, frequent computer use, and physical ability to perform sedentary work, including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.